Overview
Content Done?
Header/Objectives Category: Do you have the right one listed and know the requirements? Organizational Pattern: Have you indicated which pattern the body of your speech is in? Are the General/Specific Purpose written correctly? Introduction Do you start the speech with an Attention Getter that ‘grabs’ the attention of the audience? Orienting Information: Have you connected the topic to the audience? Orienting Information: Credibility: have you connected yourself with topic or cited a source? Does the Central idea Started with the topic and finish with three points as a single, complete sentence – no “I”? Have you labeled this section “Introduction” and have outline notations (A, I, a)? Body Main Points: all 3 written as single sentence statements next to I, II and III, but not individual facts? Do you have at least 2 support points (facts, not quotes) given for each main point? Are bridges clearly stated taking us From one point To the next in one complete sentence? All supports should be one or two key words ONLY – no sentences? Have you labeled this section “Body” and have outline notations (A, I, a)? Conclusion Is the summary clearly stated including three points of the speech? Does the Clincher leave a Lasting Impression? Have you avoided adding any new information in this section? Have you labeled this section “Conclusion” and have outline notations (A, I, a)? Delivery Do you have 1 to 3 notecards, with few full sentences, written only on front side with sources added? Have you incorporated oral citations in all three parts of your speech? Have you met the required time-frame and practiced your speech? Have you attempted to address ALL previous delivery issues? Do you have the proper “Business Professional” attire? See Attire Powerpoint Proofreading Have you attempted to address all previous outline issues? Is everything typed with no paragraphs? Have you included outline notations (I, II, a, b) Have you included specific information rather than references to such as “give an example”. Are the words in the outline in your own words? Have you Proofread and Spell-Checked, using punctuation? Works Cited / Visual Aid / Other Typed, with 2nd lines indented, alphabetized, left-justified and in MLA or APA format? Have you cited at least TWO quality sources? Have you included the complete URL with your sources? Do you have an Oral Citation section with a citation given for each of your sources used? Have you incorporated a visual aid effectively and do you have an easy way to access?